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What is the ideal blood pressure?
The blood pressure monitor shows measurements in millimetres of mercury, appearing as ‘mmHg’. Everyone’s ideal blood pressure will be slightly different, this could be secondary to your age, ethnicity or potential or current health conditions, you would need to discuss with a medical professional as to what’s safe and healthy for you. The normal blood pressure range for adults comes in between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. This means that anything below 90/60mmHg mark constitutes low blood pressure (hypotension), while anything above 140/90mmHg indicates high blood pressure (hypertension) as this is the threshold where a medical professional would actively monitor your blood pressure range. Knowing these numbers can help make you more aware of your health, and may help you to stay on top of keeping within a correct blood pressure range. What is systolic blood pressure?
The first number in blood pressure readings is your body’s systolic blood pressure. It measures the pressure on your arteries, caused by the contractions of your beating heart as it pushes blood around your body. 120 is the ideal systolic blood pressure measurement, while anything below that indicates low blood pressure. A reading between 120 and 140 could be an indication that your blood pressure isn't controlled whilst anything more than 140 indicates cause for concern. What is diastolic blood pressure?
A normal diastolic blood pressure usually comes in at around 80 or less, while a reading between 80 and 89 is considered normal, but higher than ideal. Repeated blood pressure readings of 90 or higher are where cause for concern may start, as they can be indicative of high blood pressure. Blood pressure chart
To use the blood pressure chart, simply find your top number (systolic) on the left side of the blood pressure chart, and match this to your diastolic blood pressure number on the horizontal axis. Look at the part where the two lines meet on the chart to find out which area your blood pressure reading falls under. Blood pressure reading chart What do your blood pressure readings mean?
You can also use our blood pressure calculator, to find out more about what your numbers mean and what your next steps should be. What is high blood pressure?
However, high blood pressure can be a largely symptomless problem, with the occasional exception of frequent headaches. This means that prevention could be better than cure: proactively avoiding some of the main causes of high blood pressure. Some medical conditions may not show any symptoms, high blood pressure can be one of those and could therefore affect your quality of life in the future. Therefore, it’s important that you monitor your blood pressure closely and ensure it’s correct. What is low blood pressure?
How often should you measure your blood pressure?
Having a blood pressure test is easy and provides you with the information to improve your lifestyle therefore preventing ill health. The reading my also reassure you that you are keeping your levels at a healthy range. To test your blood pressure, you can book an appointment to see your GP, have your reading taken at a pharmacy, or buy an at-home testing machine from your local pharmacy. About our healthcare
You'll also have access to a wealth of health and wellbeing articles, videos and advice on a range of health issues. Medically reviewed by Cheryl Lythgoe on 9th March 2022. Next review date: March 2023. What is a good blood pressure for my age?Normal blood pressure for most adults is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of less than 80.
Is 140 over 70 a good blood pressure?ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg, while the target for over-80s is below 150/90mmHg (or 145/85mmHg at home)
Is 150 90 A good blood pressure?Normal pressure is 120/80 or lower. Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130/80. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away.
What is stroke level blood pressure?Call 911 or emergency medical services if your blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater and you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or symptoms of stroke. Stroke symptoms include numbness or tingling, trouble speaking, or changes in vision.
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